K&N Air Filter

Tacoma! Yea! · 04-30-2009, 08:57 AM

Hey Everyone! I installed K&N Air filter on my truck yesterday! I heard that some people don't recommend that b/c sensors could go off. Has anyone here installed this and had their sensors go off? Thanks in advance!

Brunes · 04-30-2009, 10:21 AM

The major issue from K&N filters comes from issues with over oiling. When you pulled the filter and clean it, you have to recoat it with oil. If you put too much, it can make a mess of the MAF filter.

There are also some sites around that have compared filters and found K&N wanting if I remember...Not sure where the links are...but they are around.

briangp · 04-30-2009, 11:28 AM

I have one, it was oiled to hell when I installed it... (didn't know much about the sensors till later down the road) however I've had no issues.

Janster · 04-30-2009, 03:58 PM

I've had K&N's for years.... on various vehicles.

Make sure the filter is seated properly in your airbox.
Check it regulary.... I used to clean mine every 6 months. If it gets too dirty, it won't filter properly.

Buy the K&N cleaning kit and follow the instructions. When you remove the K&N to clean it.....install a spare paper filter in the truck until you're done cleaning the K&N. Let the K&N fully dry overnight before you apply the oil and reinstall in the truck.

TheSchwartz · 04-30-2009, 04:32 PM

Never had a problem with teh K&N on my S10 and havent had one yet with the taco

chris4x4 · 04-30-2009, 05:18 PM

I ran one for a while years ago, until I took my intake off and saw all the dirt getting by it.

Tacoma! Yea! · 04-30-2009, 08:47 PM

I decided to take mine off and put back the OEM air filter back. On my last car, I had problems with check engine light always coming on and that's the last thing that I want! Chris4x4, what air filter do you run your truck?

chris4x4 · 04-30-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoma! Yea!

I decided to take mine off and put back the OEM air filter back. On my last car, I had problems with check engine light always coming on and that's the last thing that I want! Chris4x4, what air filter do you run your truck?

I run the OEM Toyota filter. I havent found a filter that filters as well, and flows good.

RelentlessTaco · 04-30-2009, 09:15 PM

I run them. Never had an issue after 26K miles.

Burgman · 04-30-2009, 09:27 PM

My whole family runs them, never had a problem, no CEL just follow the instructions and they do take a long time to dry

DriverSound · 04-30-2009, 09:31 PM

I agree with Chris, stock is a better filter although K&N flows better.

Tacoma! Yea! · 05-01-2009, 08:44 AM

Where's the best place to buy Toyota OEM air filter besides the dealer? thanks all for answering my rook questions!!!!

04-30-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
Tacoma! Yea! Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16256 Gender: Male Posts: 12 05 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic	K&N Air Filter Hey Everyone! I installed K&N Air filter on my truck yesterday! I heard that some people don't recommend that b/c sensors could go off. Has anyone here installed this and had their sensors go off? Thanks in advance!

04-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,813 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	The major issue from K&N filters comes from issues with over oiling. When you pulled the filter and clean it, you have to recoat it with oil. If you put too much, it can make a mess of the MAF filter. There are also some sites around that have compared filters and found K&N wanting if I remember...Not sure where the links are...but they are around. __________________ Namaste Brunes

04-30-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
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04-30-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
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04-30-2009, 04:32 PM	#5
TheSchwartz Is playing the game.... Name: Aaron Joined: Feb 2009, #13521 Location: Hagerstown, MD Age: 24 Gender: Dude Posts: 260 '09 AC SR5 4.0L 4X4, Debadged 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L K&N Series 63, Magnaflow, TOYTEC 2.5" lift & AAL, Avid BullBar, Debadged, BFG 265/75r16, UWS LowPro tool box,	Never had a problem with teh K&N on my S10 and havent had one yet with the taco

04-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#7
Tacoma! Yea! Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16256 Gender: Male Posts: 12 05 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic	I decided to take mine off and put back the OEM air filter back. On my last car, I had problems with check engine light always coming on and that's the last thing that I want! Chris4x4, what air filter do you run your truck?

04-30-2009, 09:27 PM	#10
Burgman Next Mod Name: Stephen Joined: Apr 2009, #16072 Location: Ric VA Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 9,899 08 PreRunner TRD sport Silver 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 K&N intake, Boston Acoustic SL 60 6.5 components up front, Rockford Power T16 6.5 in rear, Pioneer P4100 HU, Soon to be Pioneer Prs 4200f	My whole family runs them, never had a problem, no CEL just follow the instructions and they do take a long time to dry

04-30-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
DriverSound Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15329 Location: 91765 Gender: Male Posts: 387 09 DC TRD OR 4X4 2009 Double Cab Manual 4.0L TRD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, Spintech Muffler	I agree with Chris, stock is a better filter although K&N flows better.

05-01-2009, 08:44 AM	#12
Tacoma! Yea! Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16256 Gender: Male Posts: 12 05 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic	Where's the best place to buy Toyota OEM air filter besides the dealer? thanks all for answering my rook questions!!!!

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